7. Fights obesity and boosts weight loss

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This is one of those benefits that are so obvious that it almost doesn’t need to be said — almost. But a list of exercise benefits wouldn’t be complete if we were to exclude the fact that regular exercise, particularly cardio, will help you lose weight. The only problem is that exercise needs to be paired with proper dieting to have a lasting impact. If you exercise regularly but eat poorly, or conversely, if you eat healthy but rarely exercise, you’ll always have trouble battling the bulge. Pair the two for long-lasting success.